The Sports MAP Network

In this 17th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Hamish Macauley and discuss some key topics with respect to traumatic shoulder instability. Hamish’s thoughts on his experiences working as a head Physio in both professional rugby and the AFL What to expect from Hamish at the Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Sport course […]

In this 17th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Hamish Macauley and discuss some key topics with respect to traumatic shoulder instability. Hamish's thoughts on his experiences working as a head Physio in both professional rugby and the AFL What to expect from Hamish at the Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Sport course in the Gold Coast Posterior dislocation- what are the tell tale signs? Where early management is different between posterior & anterior dislocations Common imaging findings following both posterior & anterior shoulder dislocations Decision making around surgical Vs non surgical management following instability episodes (see further detailed notes below) Differences in post surgical management for anterior and posterior repairs Post surgical rehabilitation Early exercises & targets Time based expectations on restoring ROM and strength How & when to introduce pushing, pulling and over head How and when to take the athlete into venerable positions (Abd/ ER Testing or benchmarking in readiness for a return to play What is often missed in shoulder rehabilitation Contact based conditioning Listen to this Podcast via your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook. This episode is brought to you by KangaTech & West Coast Health & High Performance (Perth)   Information below on is hyper mobility and key factors that needs to be considered for a surgical decision from Hamish Factors to consider: Occupation: overhead/manual labour vs sedentary Sporting demands – collision sports Co-morbidities/physical inactivity – prolongs recovery Evidence based surgical indications (reduces the chance of recurrence): Male <25 y/o with traumatic MOI, requires relocation + high functional demands = EBP supports surgical repair. Generally the risk factors from the literature for recurrent instability include: young age (<40 = 13x higher; majority occurring <25), being a male, contact sport. I would also include young females in collision sports in this category. However it is a discussion and as we discussed there is evidence that people in this group can have a positive outcome without surgery. Hypermobility: I always question the patient about their episode(s) – patients can use the words dislocation and subluxation synonymously. True dislocation or instability in the absence of dislocation. I always I always question the patient around the MOI and do they have imaging evidence of…

In this 16th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Paula Charlton (PhD) we discuss her current work with Triathlon Australia and delve in to your expert knowledge on injury prevention systems in sports. We discuss at the length: Bone stress injuries The energy deficit athlete Prevention systems in endurance athletes Reducing the […]

In this 16th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Paula Charlton (PhD) we discuss her current work with Triathlon Australia and delve in to your expert knowledge on injury prevention systems in sports. We discuss at the length: Bone stress injuries The energy deficit athlete Prevention systems in endurance athletes Reducing the incidence of patella tendinopathy in volleyball athletes Groin injury prevention What to expect at the Athlete Groin Pain Symposium in Sydney Isometric hamstring strength assessment as a screening tool Ongoing isometric hamstring strength deficit following hamstring injury Who owns injury & performance? Listen to this Podcast via your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook. This episode is brought to you by KangaTech & West Coast Health & High Performance (Perth)

In this 15th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Kristian Thorborg a wide range of topics in Sports Physiotherapy.  Kristian is a professor of Orthopedic and Sports Physiotherapy and prolific researcher on many topics including groin, hamstring, tendons & ankles. In this episode we chat to the following topics: The current state […]

In this 15th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Kristian Thorborg a wide range of topics in Sports Physiotherapy. Kristian is a professor of Orthopedic and Sports Physiotherapy and prolific researcher on many topics including groin, hamstring, tendons & ankles. In this episode we chat to the following topics: The current state of Sports Physiotherapy Tendinopathy Spraino & lateral ankle sprain prevention Hip ABDuctor & ADDuctor strength and it's relation to groin pain Adductor strengthening - why the adductors? The Copenhagen- How much is enough and is it sufficient for groin pain prevention? How should the groin terminology consensus be used to guide management? The HAGOS Return to Sport post Hip Arthroscopy What are the most important aspects of ACL prevention? How to facilitate an optimal learning environment at courses & conference Listen to this Podcast via your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook. This episode is brought to you by KangaTech & West Coast Health & High Performance (Perth)

In this 14th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Dr Jullan Feller about all things knee surgery. Julian is one of the most renowned orthopedic surgeons in Australia and is the ‘go to’ knee surgeon for the top Australian athletes. We discuss a number of topics including: Developments in ACL surgical considerations […]

In this 14th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Dr Jullan Feller about all things knee surgery. Julian is one of the most renowned orthopedic surgeons in Australia and is the 'go to' knee surgeon for the top Australian athletes. We discuss a number of topics including: Developments in ACL surgical considerations Anatomical risk factors Bone bruising in ACL injuries & implications Chondral defects of the knee & management strategies Surgery Vs non operative management for ACL injuries Surgery for degenerative meniscus pathology Adolescents & ACL surgery Female sports and ACL rupture rates Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation considerations with post knee surgery PCL surgery Posterior lateral corner injuries of the knee Listen to this Podcast via your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook. This episode is brought to you by KangaTech & West Coast Health & High Performance (Perth)

In this 13th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Chris Perkins about Athletic Lower Back Pain. Chris is s specialist sports Physiotherapist and has worked at the West Coast Eagles (AFL) for past 16 years. He has also worked extensively with world renowned back pain expert Peter O'Sullivan. In this episode we discuss: Chris's professional Journey The challenges of blending work in professional sport and running a private clinic Managing an athletic lower back pain presentation Subjective cues Objective assessment Common contributing factors and how to address these Managing work load Imaging & red flags The use of non threatening language & communication Gym based exercises and low back pain And more Listen to this Podcast via your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook. This episode is brought to you by KangaTech & West Coast Health & High Performance (Perth)

In this 12th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Edel Fanning (Phd Candidate) from the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin about Shoulder Rehabilitation and RTP from surgery for collision based sports. In this episode we talk to: Findings from Edel’s recent study in RTP for Shoulder injuries Functional testing using force plates […]